In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 177 Can't help it (13)

The series of names Ethan read out covered a variety of sports, including football, basketball, tennis, and even golf, adding up to more than ten people.

"You..." Lisa pondered and looked at Ethan carefully. Unexpectedly, this thick-browed and big-eyed man usually knew a lot about young athletes from other sports, and read out the names of these people without any hesitation.

"The question is, how can you be sure that these young athletes will become future superstars?" Lisa asked thoughtfully.

"I'm not really sure, I just think these people have great potential, just like the 'Kobe Beef' Mr. Bean." Ethan responded.

Kobe Beef is talking about Kobe. Since he came to Los Angeles, he "hired" Susan with the help of Ethan. Of course, it is currently impossible to sign any written contract to establish contact.

"If I remember correctly, he was discovered by the school." Lisa recalled that now she was paying more attention to sports agents, and naturally she had paid attention to this basketball player named Kobe. In her eyes, , among the players currently signed, only he and Ethan are the only ones with real commercial value.

"But I recommended him here immediately. On the other hand, when it comes to baseball, I didn't make any move." Ethan said.

"Are you more optimistic about Kobe?" Lisa asked.

Ethan nodded.

In addition to Kobe Bryant's obvious commercial value, Boras' agency has an almost monopoly in MLB.In other words, it is very difficult to get involved in the baseball field. A similar situation includes IMG in tennis.Ethan is currently only prepared to focus his limited efforts on a few areas.

"Your judgment is similar to mine." Lisa looked at Susan.

"You have to go to Europe and try to contact these young players that Ethan talked about."

Susan nodded and immediately asked Ethan for more details.

Looking at Lisa's posture, she really did what she said, with a strong and resolute attitude.

"Don't forget the full name of UTA, it's called United Elite Agency. Although they are in different fields, they still do similar things." Lisa poured herself another glass.

If the source of commercial development of sports events comes from Horst Dassler, then the source of sports agency has to look at IMG in the United States.

In 1960, Irishman Mark McCormack signed golf superstar Arnold Palmer and helped him become a TV advertising spokesperson for major brands. This win-win cooperation immediately made IMG famous. This has also allowed many agencies to see the potential of sports agents.

So far, in addition to the overlord IMG, there are also several large sports agency companies such as ProServ, SFX Sports Group, and Octagon, as well as FAME, an agency company that Boras is deeply involved in a certain sport.

It is worth mentioning that FAME was founded by Michael Jordan's agent David Falk, who is the most famous agent in the NBA.However, FAME later sold itself to SFX Sports Group, and the company's sports agency department later sold itself to CAA. This was the beginning of CAA's official entry into the sports field.

Later, CAA also had many classic cases in the sports agency field.Operated David Beckham to sign a five-year, US$5 million contract with Major League Soccer, and transferred LeBron James and Chris Bosh to the Miami Heat to form the "Big Three" that shocked the NBA.

But all this will not happen until 8 years later. At present, the giants of Hollywood's talent agencies have not made any moves. It can be said that Lisa's vision is more advanced.

"But it's best not to have any expectations for Susan's trip to Europe." Ethan couldn't help but shake his head at this time.

Although Lisa has a great reputation as a "UTA partner", she currently has no achievements in the field of sports agency, and she is from the United States. European players generally only sign with local agency companies in Europe, let alone Isenti Most of the people who arrived were non-English speakers...it was quite difficult.

"In comparison, I think Lisa, you should go to Brazil in person. In addition to the players, there is also a model." Ethan said suddenly, but he was more concerned about this.

"Do you know something about models? I'm not good at it. I did represent a few American models in the past few years, but they ended up unhappy." Lisa shook her head.

When it comes to transformation, the first thing she thinks of is the modeling business. However, she has never been able to squeeze into the modeling circle, and there are many enemies in the circle, such as Sarah Douglas...

After talking about Lisa's transformation, Ethan asked about Jennifer and others. Lisa told Ethan that Jennifer would only be free next month.

"Some people will be mentioned even if they don't come, and some people will be ignored even though they are clearly in front of you. You think so, Susan." Lisa looked at Susan with a gesture.

"We are old after all." Susan sighed.

These words were naturally meant for Ethan.

"Why do I feel younger and younger?" Ethan quickly stood up and came between the two of them, holding one in his arms.The two of them also raised their hands and squeezed Ethan's waist.

Although it wasn't that long ago since they last met, both of them missed Ethan very much, and under the influence of alcohol, the three of them soon became entangled...

During the process, Ethan discovered that the two of them were much closer to each other.

"In the future, you will be away more and more time, and we can only play with each other's toys." Lisa rested her chin on Ethan's shoulder.

"I'm always here, but you two don't have time." After Ethan finished speaking, he continued to kiss Susan on the other side.

"You are the busiest one. I might have to make an appointment to see you next year." Lisa smiled sarcastically.

The two were defeated one after another...

The rest of the day also became extremely busy, and Ethan felt that the training intensity was even higher than usual.The two people who spent the weekend with Ethan seemed satisfied when they left, and were reluctant to leave Ethan. At the airport, Susan took a plane directly to Europe, and as Lisa said, it was a good idea to try her luck.

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At noon on Tuesday, Ethan received a call from Jeff Allen, who asked him to come after today's training.

"Although routine tests show that your body is in good health, your condition is not as good as imagined." Jeff looked at the X-ray in his hand.

"Look at this and this. These all indicate that your joints are damaged and require regular physical therapy. It's best to come to me twice a week. If possible... just at night." Jeff said.

Normally, Jeff would just leave these tasks to the team doctor, but Ethan O'Connor is different.The sports director has been calling him frequently in the past few days, asking Jeff to personally handle Ethan's problem. Jeff's work is not very idle on weekdays, and he only has time at this moment.

Jeff then told Ethan to get down and take action himself.

Ethan compared it in his mind. If we really want to talk about the effect, Jeff would definitely be better.But he still prefers Laila and wonders if she still works for BHHS.

Just as he was thinking about hearing a familiar voice again, Ethan looked up and saw that it was McKenna who had just finished training.

"You are here too..." McKenna was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

"You wait outside first." Jeff asked his daughter to go out.

"There are seats inside too." McKenna sat directly on the seat in the clinic, looking at Ethan with interest, a knowing smile constantly appearing on her face.

"Were you injured during training?" McKenna asked next.

"Old problem from before."

"Will you come here every night from now on?"

"Tuesday and Friday nights." Ethan said the specific time.

"Oh." McKenna nodded, not knowing what she was thinking.

The two chatted for a while, without noticing that Jeff's expression became more and more ugly.

"So, daughter, how is your ankle feeling today?" Jeff suddenly interjected.

"Same as usual, by the way Ethan, did you go out last Sunday?" McKenna had completely forgotten about her father and focused all her attention on Ethan.

She originally thought Ethan would call her the next day, but she didn't expect there was any movement at all.

"Sleeping in the apartment," Ethan responded.

"So that's it." McKenna whispered.

It was probably because she was too tired from training. Thinking about it, it made sense that she didn't call herself. When she thought of this, McKenna felt relaxed.

After Ethan left, the father and daughter started chatting.

"McKenna, when will your car be repaired?" Jeff asked.

"Has it been fixed...? Probably not." McKenna immediately changed her words mid-sentence.

She decided not to drive home from now on, but to go back with her father.

Jeff recalled the two people who were talking and laughing just now, and naturally saw some signs. His heart tightened for no reason, and he felt a little uncomfortable.

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In the blink of an eye, it was Friday night again. When Ethan came to Jeff's consultation room, he found that the McKenna people had already arrived.

"Dad, he has a temporary patient here and he won't be back until later." McKenna said.

"How was your training this week?" Ethan looked at it.

McKenna was wearing a pair of flat flesh-colored hard-soled dance shoes at this time. She had obviously just finished training.

"We have rehearsed new moves, and you can see them tomorrow at Danny Bryant Stadium." McKenna crossed her legs and was eating nuts. "Really? When you were performing, we were being lectured by the coach in the locker room. If anyone dared to turn around and look at you on the sidelines, he would be scolded by the coach."

When Ethan said this, he was naturally preparing to let McKenna perform for him live.

But McKenna was not fooled and responded with a smile: "That's really unlucky. You can only see it in your dreams."

"By the way, how is your training this week? Can you play in tomorrow's game?" McKenna became concerned.

"The running-in is pretty good, and there are several new tactics. The offensive coordinator is going to try it with Vanderbilt University tomorrow," Ethan said.

Neither of them talked about "whether they can win the game." In their hearts, they both knew that Vanderbilt University could not win the game.

The two waited for a long time, but Jeff didn't come back. After a while, McKenna received a call.

"Dad has to work overtime again. He asked you to go back first and come back on the weekend."

"What about you?"

"Of course I'm going home..." McKenna said, then looked at Ethan.

"Can you take me back?" she tried to suggest.

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Sitting in Ethan's car again, McKenna found that he did not go in the direction of her home immediately.

"I didn't eat tonight, come with me to have something to eat." Ethan said.

"It just so happens that I didn't eat either." McKenna didn't refuse and simply forgot about the meal her mother had prepared.

After finishing the meal, McKenna suggested going to a nearby drive-in theater.

The so-called drive-in theater is a large screen set up in an open space. You can park your car in the open space and watch movies while sitting in the car.

In terms of positioning, drive-in theaters are typical third-tier theaters that only play old movies that have been released for a few months.

On the big screen at this moment, it is Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible Part .

As the first film in the series, this movie has been highly praised. The classic action scenes in it made McKenna exclaim again and again, while Ethan seemed drowsy. He had watched this movie countless times in his previous life.

Instead, he became interested in the shaking of the car not far away...

"What are you looking at?" McKenna pressed Ethan's body back, then blushed and patted Ethan's shoulder.

In normal times, she doesn't dress up like she does when attending Crimsonettes events. Her hair is simply loose and her makeup isn't that heavy. Instead, she has a bit more of a girl-next-door freshness.

Ethan went to grab her hand, but McKenna quickly pulled it back.

"We're not a couple yet..." She said silently, her face even redder.

If it were in Los Angeles, the two of them would have already started a car party by this time, but in Alabama, the two of them were just friends.

She found that Ethan was very purposeful, which made him a little uneasy.

"I just couldn't help it, it seemed like we needed to do it the Alabama way," Ethan said with a smile.

McKenna started asking about Ethan's experience in Los Angeles, and Ethan told a lot.

McKenna talked about her family, which was Methodist.

"You may not understand, but my mother told me from a young age to remain chaste until marriage."

"Of course, I can completely understand, I am also a member of the Demon Sect." Ethan said.

Yes, there are some Protestants who are very conservative in this regard.But respect is mutual. I respect you, and you naturally have to respect me.

"Oh my God." McKenna showed extreme surprise.

"Then you will have many partners in the future?" McKenna asked.

"Before doing all this, I don't want anyone to get hurt, so I have to ask for your opinion first, instead of just relying on my own preferences." Ethan said.

"Why are you asking me? I haven't promised you yet." McKenna laughed, quite satisfied with this answer.

"Wait a minute, look at the people in the car next to you..." Ethan turned his head inadvertently, and then there was an acquaintance in the shaking vehicle not far away.

"He's a member of the cheerleading team." McKenna recognized it after taking a closer look.

"It's quarterbacks coach Randy Ross." Ethan discovered the man's identity.

He even pressed the car horn, and then he saw the other person sticking his head out. When he realized it was Ethan, his expression immediately looked a little flustered, and he started the car in a hurry and drove away.

"Ethan, have we discovered their secret?" McKenna looked a little nervous.

"That's right. If the matter is exposed, the girls will be forced to drop out of school and Randy will be fired." Ethan smiled.

Unexpectedly, this short date had unexpected results.

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When the popular 928GTS parked in front of McKenna's house, it was already 11:30 pm Central Time.

"Ethan." McKenna called softly.

As soon as Ethan turned his head, he saw McKenna's face approaching quickly, a flexible muscle prying open her teeth.

McKenna made a deep nasal sound.

After a full minute, she opened her eyes.

"Go to the shooting club with me on the weekend?" McKenna took the initiative to invite.

"I need to rest on the weekend." Ethan said firmly.

This weekend, someone else came over...

"How about Monday?" Ethan asked.

"See you there." McKenna nodded immediately and kissed Ethan again on the cheek before getting out of the car.

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Watching his daughter get out of the car, Jeff immediately left the blinds and sat on the sofa.

A few seconds later, I saw my daughter humming a song and walking through the door.

"Good evening, daddy." A smile appeared on the corner of her daughter's mouth.

Just as Jeff was about to speak, he saw his daughter trotting upstairs.

He put down the remote control helplessly, with mixed feelings in his heart.

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Bryant-Denny Stadium has been expanded several times since it was built in 1929. It can accommodate spectators from the earliest 70000 to and . The latest expansion added an upper stand on the west side. The number of spectators that can be accommodated reached .

In the new round of expansion plans announced by Alabama, the stadium plans to add another seats within ten years to meet the needs of fans for live viewing.

The local college football atmosphere in Alabama is too hot. Any Crimson Tide game will cause a full house, and today's game day is no exception.The stadium is named for legendary Alabama head coach Paul W. Bryant.His nickname "Bear" came from the fact that when he was 13, he agreed to fight a captive bear for a mall promotion.

He is a college football legend, having spent his early years as a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide and flying in a Navy squadron after Pearl Harbor.

After demobilization after the war, he was introduced by the owner of the Redskins and entered the University of Maryland to start his head coaching career. He later went to Kentucky and Texas A&M before finally returning to his alma mater.

This stay lasted for 25 years, during which he brought the Crimson Tide 6 national championships and 13 SEC championships. It was he who made the Crimson Tide a powerhouse in college football.

In addition to the stadium at the University of Alabama, there are many buildings named after him. In 1983, a brief moment of silence was held for him before the start of the Super Bowl four days after his death, and Reagan was posthumously awarded the Medal of Freedom.

Many of the players and assistant coaches he coached back then are now active in the NFL.

"Ms. Mary Harmon, the widow of the great Bear Bryant, is also here today on her birthday, so we can pay our respects to her."

In the locker room, Ethan faintly heard the host's voice coming from outside...

(End of this chapter)